Published Resources Details Journal Article

Author
Skorgen, Vice Admiral E.
Title
Learning lessons from the Kursk
In
Jane’s Defence Weekly
Imprint
vol. 34, no. 22, 29 November 2000, p. 22
Description

Accession No.1155

Abstract


"When a nuclear weapons-capable submarine sinks uncontrolled in international waters, this is the kind of accident that creates international interest-politically as well as militarily.

Are there any lessons to be learned for the participants after such an operation that can improve international co-operation in rescues at sea, if taken seriously? There is a lot that can be done, but first of all we have to recognise and agree on the problems to be faced.
• We must recognise that such operations include military and civilian authorities in the decision process.
• There is an economic and a political side that must be sorted out. We have to consider how to handle not having common procedures.
• How do we handle not having a common language?
• Do we have sufficient communication in Artic areas?
• How do we connect military/civil communications?
• How do we handle the media? Who is responsible for communicating with the media?
• How do we manage to get amateur guessers away from the media?
• How do we establish a platform of trust between participating authorities and nations good enough to accept common decisions?"